Motorists can now download the new Live Traffic NSW app including audio alerts about incidents as they happen

NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay has unveiled a new mobile alert service that allows motorists to customise information about traffic conditions in New South Wales. "New versions of the Live Traffic NSW for iPhone® and iPad® apps give users personalised alerts about incidents on state roads," Mr Gay said. "In particular, you will be able to save your favourite travel routes and set up push notifications for them. "For example, you could set up a 'home to work' route with alerts scheduled every weekday at 6am. The apps will then send an alert to your phone, letting you know if there are any incidents on this route." The apps also include 'Driving Mode' and 'Passenger Mode' functions, which send alerts to your phone based on your current location. "When you turn on 'Driving Mode', you will receive short audio messages to notify you of nearby incidents. If you turn on 'Passenger...